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EG53 HMK

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,491 mi
Last recorded80,491 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 HMK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2013 80,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 80,491 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,599 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle prone to overheating

Fail 12 Sep 2011 62,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle prone to overheating

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning lamp on constantly

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009
Fail 21 Sep 2009 48,542 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,631 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 41,631 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,766 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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EG53 HMK is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG53 HMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EG53 HMK registered?

EG53 HMK is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is EG53 HMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG53 HMK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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